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The 22nd Annual NWWSMS Festival and Hall of Fame for 2012 came to an end on August 12, after four days of great music from
local as well as regional bands playing for a great crowd, filling the tables as well as the dance floor!
We would like to dedicate this issue to all of the Western Swing supporters who faithfully come out to our scheduled events. Music is a participatory art form - needing the response of those who are
listening (at the tables or on the dance floor) to be complete. Our thanks to all of those who supported the annual festival and to those local folk who attend the monthly showcases!
The photos in this issue are compliments of Rus Davis and Dennis Ford, who graciously agreed to be our event photographers!
Please check the Society’s website often for links to videos from the festival! Catch glimpses of a few of our supporters doing their part on the dance floor! (Festival highlights continued on page 5)
Member’s Notice of the NWWSMS Annual MeetingMember’s Notice of the NWWSMS Annual Meeting 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 143:00 pm on Sunday, October 14
at the Lynnwood Eagles, Lynnwood, Washingtonat the Lynnwood Eagles, Lynnwood, Washington (meeting agenda posted on page 7 of this issue)(meeting agenda posted on page 7 of this issue)
Western Swing Showcase: Sunday, October 14Western Swing Showcase: Sunday, October 14 at the Lynnwood Eagles, Lynnwood, Washingtonat the Lynnwood Eagles, Lynnwood, Washington
19223 HWY 99 - Three Blocks North of 196th Street on Hwy 99
WOOD DANCE FLOOR - NICE SEATING - FAMILIES WELCOME - FOOD AVAILABLE
LIVE MUSIC AND DANCING: 1:00 - 5:00
Featuring Ken Fullerton and Country FeverFeaturing Ken Fullerton and Country Fever
Volume 29, Issue 10 A News Letter For and About Our Members October 2012
Celebrating
Our 29th Year
Founded
In 1983
PO Box 14003
Mill Creek, WA 98082
22nd Annual Western Swing Festival and Hall of Fame, Part 2 A Week-End Filled with Dancing!
Will this be your last NWWSMS newsletter? We hope not!
Due to the spiraling expense associated with producing and mailing paper copies of this publication, the Board has had to make some
difficult decisions. Check the address label at the top of this page. If your EXP date reads 8/12 or earlier, this will be your last
newsletter until your dues are brought up to date. Dues or memberships can be sent to the Treasurer or paid at the Showcases!
Northwest Western Swing
Music Society
A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN NOVEMBER 1983 BY A GROUP OF MUSICIANS AND ENTHUSIASTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESERVING, PROMOTING & PERFORMING WESTERN SWING MUSIC.
2012 Officers and Board Members
President: Butch Gibson 25146 238th Ave SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038 Phone: 253-632-8038 Email: [email protected]
Vice-Pres: Vi Anderson 17232 SE 174th Avenue Renton, WA 98058 Phone: 425-226-7005
Secretary: Alice Striegel 2708 Mission Beach Hts, Tulalip, WA 98271 Phone: 360-659-9713 Email: [email protected]
Treasurer: Ramon Selby 703 Callahan Dr. #102, Bremerton, WA 98310 Phone: 360-731-3946 Email: [email protected]
Board Members: Darrell Anderson, Lou Bischoff, Darrell Haddock, Lloyd Hooper, LeRoy King, Jerry Seitz. Alternate: Bill Gates
Annual Membership: $15.00 Single
$20.00 Couple Newsletter Only: $15.00
Business Address PO Box 14003, Mill Creek, WA 98082
Visit us on the web at: www.NWWSMS.org to read the newsletter in full color!
Contact the editor to receive our “early-bird edition” electronically.
Page 2 Northwest Western Swing Music Society News October 2012
President Butch Gibson called the meeting to
order at 7:02 pm.
Present: Lou Bischoff, Bill Gates, Butch
Gibson, Lloyd Hooper,
LeRoy King, Jerry Seitz, Ramon Selby, Alice
Striegel.
Excused: Darrell Anderson, Vi Anderson,
Darrell Haddock.
Guests: Jeanne Yearian, Fred Yearian, Ed Bischoff
Treasurer: Ramon Selby provided the
financial statement. Motion made, seconded,
and approved to accept as presented. There is a need for an increase in revenue for
NWWSMS.
Proposal was made that if a member is two
months overdue in paying his/her membership dues, that member will no
longer receive our monthly
Newsletter. Membership dues are an important component to supporting
NWWSMS.
Motion made, seconded and approved to
present to the membership at the October 14
Annual General Meeting a request for an increase in membership dues, effective
January 1, 2013, as follows: Family membership $25; single membership $20;
Newsletter only remains $15.
Bills: The Board approved payment of bills
as presented.
New Business: President Butch Gibson and
Board members Lou Bischoff and Lloyd Hooper will plan to attend the Lynnwood
Eagles Board of Directors meeting soon.
Scholarship: Ramon Selby will contact the
parents of Matthew McCravey who is a candidate for the Scholarship so that further
information can be obtained as to his eligibility. It was also determined that those
who are granted a Scholarship should attend
at least one of our Showcases to demonstrate what he/she has learned since receiving the
Scholarship.
Minutes from the Board
September 4, 2012 Celebrating
Our 29th Year
Founded
In 1983
PHOTO CREDITS: Festival & Hall of Fame
photos by Dennis Ford and Rus Davis. Thank you to all of our contributors!
Join us for a
Thanksgiving Celebration
at the Lynnwood Eagles
19223 Hwy 99
(Three Blocks North of 196th Street)
The November 11, 2012
Western Swing Showcase
will feature
“Lloyd Hooper and
His Cascade Ramblers”
Official Notice
Nominations from the floor for Officers and Board Members to serve the Northwest Western Swing Music Society for the year 2013 will be held in conjunction with the Society’s Annual General Meeting at 3:00 pm on October 14th at the Lynnwood Eagles Club. -Those making nominations and those nominated must be current, dues paying members of the Northwest Western Swing Music Society. -Those nominated must express in writing their intention to serve the Society to the best of their ability for the coming 2013 year. - Write-in nominations must be received by the Society prior to the above listed October 14, 2012 meeting.
Showcases: LeRoy King will provide a
sign for use at the Showcases to the effect that there will be no "line dancing" or "slide
dancing" during our time at the Lynnwood Eagles. LeRoy King has reorganized the
trailer and storage of items in the trailer will
need to follow his plan. Motion passed to adjourn at 9:05 pm.
Respectfully submitted.
Alice Striegel, Secretary
October 2012 Northwest Western Swing Music Society News Page 3
Hi all,
Although my family and I are on
vacation this month, there is one last piece
of very important business to all of the
NWWSMS members in good standing
(dues paid). Please read the Official Notice
on page 2 of this newsletter. It is
announcing that nominations from the
floor for Officers and Board Members to
serve the Northwest Western Swing Music
Society for the year 2013 will be held in
conjunction with the Society’s Annual
General Meeting at 3:00 pm on October
14th at the Lynnwood Eagles Club. The
meeting agenda is posted on page 8.
Please be thinking of who you could
nominate to help strengthen and grow our
organization . . . and plan to attend!
Until next month,
Keep swingin’
Butch
Prez Sez-
By Butch Gibson
and Rain
BIRTHDAYS
Oct. 2 Jack Moon
Oct. 2 Leon Rausch
Oct. 3 Janis Wheeler
Oct. 4 Tommy Ward
Oct. 4 Buddy Ferguson
Oct. 6 Lloyd Hooper
Oct. 7 Joe Baker
Oct. 7 Reuben Mueller
Oct. 8 Peggy Bailey
Oct. 8 Truitt Cunningham
Oct. 8 Pete Scholz
Oct. 10 Glenn Duncan
Oct. 14 Iva ‘Toppy’ Brigge
Oct. 14 Skeeter Elkins
Oct. 14 Sylva Latham
Oct. 15 Fran Edwards
Oct. 15 Rita Snelson
Oct. 16 Betty Reeves
Oct. 17 Bob Cobb
Oct. 22 Wayne Latham
Oct. 23 Shirley LaBoyne
Oct. 23 Jinny Wood
Oct. 23 Jim Sanderson
Oct. 24 Wanda Faye
Oct. 26 Ken Stroud
Oct. 28 Shirley James
Oct. 29 Norma Dessens
Oct. 30 Billy McBay
Oct. 31 Dottie Fields
Oct. 31 Red Gillean
Sunshine
WITH BEST WISHES and PRAYERS
Harry Coffman
Bobby Giasson
Chuck Woods
Rudy Alexander
Darrell & Vi Anderson
Darrell Haddock
Bob & Jean Sterns
Bob Woeck
CONDOLENCES
To Eddie Kaestner, family and friends on the loss of
his son, Duane.
To family and friends on the loss of Johnny Cuviello
Oct. 1 Sam & Dixie Necochea
Oct. 2 J.C. & Sharon Smith
Oct. 5 Rick & Ellie Jorgensen
Oct. 11 Elliot & Cee Johnson
Oct. 11 Jay & Jetta Riley
Oct. 13 Clarence & Evelyn Horner
Oct. 13 Fred & Bonnie King
Oct. 19 Howard & Fran Edwards
Oct. 20 Bob & Jean Stearns
Oct. 22 Dave & Mitzi Oppelt
Oct. 23 Don & Rosie Salldin
Chuck Robins
Audry Clayton
Julie Martin (Mrs. Bob)
Cathy Anson
(Lou's daughter)
Carmen Champion
Truitt Cunningham
ANNIVERSARIES
Here are just a few of the notes we have
received from Festival participants and
others (continued on page 4):
Lou . . .
Again I want to thank you, your
committee, Board of Directors and
everyone for a Beautiful Hall of Fame.
Bob and I both feel very Blessed for the
honor I received and being greeted so
warmly by all your Society. I feel it was
all from “the heart.” That was what made
it all so very special.
Bob certainly enjoyed his being a part
of all the music.
We are so very proud and you can also
be very proud.
Virginia Dolle
Hi You Two!!! (referring to Lou & Ed Bischoff, who received this note)
Thanks for sending the POWS info. Too bad Jesse couldn’t make it, but he was very proud and happy when I talked to him on the phone. My computer is not being a consistent
worker lately, so I’m writing.
. . . Our cat loves western swing and jazz, so when I come in to work at my desk, she’s right here as she knows I’ll have some music going. Well, we miss Seattle, Puget Sound
and our friends up there, but my lungs prohibit us living in the North any more. If all goes well, we might be able to work in a trip in ‘13 or ‘14 to visit. We sure hope so. . . But, on
the other hand, the sun shines almost every day and you can swim on Christmas and New
Years . . . and, hardly ever need a sweater or jacket. Dee and I both send love to all of the folks up there. Thanks again to you two for all you
do to keep Western Swing alive and kickin’! Hugs, Dick Heil
Page 4 Northwest Western Swing Music Society News October 2012
Cherishing The Memories
Born in Fresno, California in 1915,
Johnny Cuviello took up drums while in high school and made rhythm all his
life. He passed away on September
6th, 2012 at the age of 97. In 1946, Bob Wills’ band was setting up in a radio studio, and
Johnny struck up a conversation with Billy Jack Wills, who was drumming at the time but would rather play string bass. Wills let
Johnny sit in and hired him on the spot. Johnny worked with
Wills for several years, during which he recorded his signature piece, Texas Drummer Boy.
After the Wills experience, Johnny continued performing with
many other country and western swing bands and artists, and led his own band in night clubs. In the ‘60s Cuviello left the music
business and quit music for a more stable career with the Lockheed corporation. When western swing increased in
popularity in the early ‘90s, he found himself in demand at events
throughout the country, and the Texas Drummer Boy from California continued to perform until the last few months of his
life. Among the honors he received, he was inducted into the
Sacramento and NWWSMS (class of 1992) Halls of Fame. An excellent biographical article containing much about
Cuviello’s life and his experience with the Wills band can be found on the Internet at https://digital.library.txstate.edu/
bitstream/handle/10877/2661/fulltext.pdf
Dear friends of Western Swing,
I am so sorry to bear the sad news that Johnny Cuviello, The Texas Drummer Boy, passed away last night. He was 97 years
old—but everyone who knew him would be quick to say that
“old” is not a word that could ever be associated with him. . . . There are few people you meet in life who are as special as
Cuvie. Boundlessly energetic, curious, always encouraging others and enthusiastic about the next thing around the
corner. In the course of his life he got to meet such great
drummers as Louie Bellson and Gene Krupa - - yet up into his 90s he was still learning, soaking up lessons from rock drummers and
latin drummers.
He took me along with him on various trips to Turkey TX, Austin, San Antonio, Ruidoso, Fresno and Bakersfield over the
years. It will be no surprise that everywhere he went, he was adored, as a Texas Playboy for sure, but also because he always
seemed to bring sunshine with him. . . .
He had a good long run, and a life anyone could admire-- and lived it with dignity and strong character and compassion for
others. He touched so very many people, and put his own brand
on the music we love. I already miss him. Hats off to The Texas Drummer Boy.
Mylos Sonka
. Johnny Cuviello
1915-2012
Here are just a few of the notes we have received
from Festival participants and others:
Jeanne,
Again, I really enjoyed hearing the bands play a few
weekends back. It brought back so many great memories for
me. For some time I have been wanting to find a band where I
could play drums but have not really taken any steps to do so.
I am wondering if you would be willing to mention my name
to any bands, in the area, you may know of that are in need of
a drummer? I would even be willing to be a "fill-in" drummer,
if needed. If you are not comfortable in doing so without
hearing me play, I could set up a time to play for you. I am
very familiar with the style of music played by your band and
others that I heard at the festival. I actually use to play many
of the songs years ago when I drummed.
I attached a picture of my kit for you to see. Again, thanks
and I look forward to seeing you at church later this month!
God Bless!
Vern Pecore
(The following came to the NWWSMS Secretary via e-mail)
Subject: Latest issue of Western Swing Paper
Dear Alice.
First of all, thanks for the comp issue of the paper. This one had an obit about a good friend of mine, Bill Gilbert. I have been sick and out of the loop so I missed the obit in our local paper. My bad. There was no mention of his wife Norma's battle with cancer and the loving care he gave her. Her cancer is in remission now. It was really a shock to hear about Bill. He didn't drink or smoke, someone who really cared about his health. We had jam sessions at his house on Wednesday nights. These sessions were by invitation only and his living room also served as a recording studio. He had a 16 track digital set up to record CD's and I have appeared on several of those recordings. He gave the CDs away to my knowledge, at least he didn't charge me for the ten or so I received. Thanks again for the paper. I look forward to it every month. Sincerely, B.F. “Froggy” Worden Dear Ed & Lou,
We want to thank you for such a wonderful time in
Auburn. Everything was so nice. We felt so at home. What a
wonderful group of people. Larry was so pleased and
honored to be an inductee. He really enjoyed meeting all the
new musicians and being able to play so much.
Everything was so great. Thanks again. We’ll look
forward to seeing you all again sometime.
Larry & LaDonna Nelson
October 2012 Northwest Western Swing Music Society News Page 5
(Editor’s Note: I first met Chuck and his family
in Texas sometime in the late 1980s. He asked
for help in typing up his cowboy poetry—kept in a box . . .
written on whatever scraps of paper were handy. I was happy
to oblige. Shortly after I finished the project, Chuck announced
that he had accepted a position on a ranch in Colorado. He
thanked me for my help and that was the last I saw or heard of
him until I was reading Mike Gross’ column in the NWWSMS
newsletter. There was a review of Chuck’s latest cd of original
Western Swing music! Chuck also writes a column published in
several western swing/country newsletters, Keeping It Real, in
hopes of preserving and promoting Traditional Country and
Western Swing Music. I asked him to tell me “a little” about
Western Swing in his life
and he gave me this great
story . . . here is Part 1)
Chuck Cusimano was
born into a family that
played Western Swing on
the weekends or more.
Chuck's father, Louie,
was the bandleader for
the "Frisco Canyon
Ramblers," a local
Southern Colorado/
Northern New Mexico
Band that developed a
tremendous following.
The band was started in
the late 1930's when Louie and his youngest brother, Joe,
played at a tiny, one room School house at the request of some
local Ranchers who wanted to have a dance. The "Boys", who
lived and worked the family ranch in Frisco Canyon, played a
fiddle and a guitar. Since both boys could play both
instruments, they swapped back and forth until the dance ended
at breaking daylight, when the ranchers and cowboys had to
start their work day.
Chuck, the youngest son of Louie and wife, Judy, went to a
lot of the dances as a baby and through his tenth year. When a
neighbor boy from another ranch came to Louie to learn to play
the guitar, Chuck watched where the men were putting their
fingers. One night, after the two guitar players set the
instruments down for some coffee and cake, Chuck asked if he
could see one of the guitars. In almost no time, he was picking
out Steel Guitar Rag. He soon joined in on the guitar lessons.
That was the start for Chuck. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1968
and was fortunate enough to always have a guitar close by. He
kept learning and playing. In the Navy, he started singing to his
shipmates then formed a small combo to play for ships parties
and "Unreps" (Underway Replenishments). (To be continued)
Keeping the Tradition AliveKeeping the Tradition Alive
Introducing Chuck Cusimano, one of the newest members of the NWWSMS
Hall of Fame, Western Swing Songwriter, Musician and Cowboy Poet
Frisco Canyon Ramblers
Chuck’s father, Louie, on the accordion, his uncle, Joe, on fiddle and Aunt Mary
on the piano. Roy Green (l) and Jack
Morrow (r) played guitar.
Page 6 Northwest Western Swing Music Society News October 2012
October 2012 Northwest Western Swing Music Society News Page 7
For upcoming appearances to be included
in the newsletter, contact the editor. Play
dates / times / locations must be received
by the first of the month.
Lloyd Hooper and the Cascade
Ramblers. October 19-20 & 26-27 at the
Sedro-Woolley Legion from 7:30 pm to
11:30 pm.
Sharyn Lee and the Sundowners.
Visit their website for information on
upcoming play dates:
www.thesundownersband.com
Patty and the Travelin’ Four.
Wednesdays in September from 6–9 pm,
Auburn, Eagles. Everyone welcome.
Food available. For additional play dates,
please call Patty: 425-255-3178.
Ken Fullerton and Country Fever.
Auburn Eagles, every Monday, 6-9 pm.
Call 253-922-7888 or 253-380-2445 for
information on upcoming play dates.
Wally Giffin, Black River Falls Band,
Visit their website for information on
upcoming play dates.
www.blackriverfallsband.com
Nick Dumas, Northern Departure,
Visit their website for information on
upcoming play dates and appearances: www. northerndeparture.com
Rick Jorgensen, The Dakota Territory
Show, live webcast playing 78s from 1925
-1965, on the 3rd Saturday of the month,
from noon to 6 pm at: www.therightcountry.com
Dwight Adair, Listen every Monday
for the newest Western Swing broadcast -
or browse the archives of both current and
past broadcasts at: www.bobwills.com/BobWills/radio
Here and There Meeting Agenda
For the NWWSMS Annual Meeting
Sunday, October 14, 2012
3:00 pm at the Auburn Eagles
The following issues will be presented:
Membership Dues
Newsletter
Nominations for the 2013
Board of Directors
Club’s Future
Page 8 Northwest Western Swing Music Society News October 2012
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By Mike Gross KSEY – FM
www.swinginwest.com Seymour, TX Album Reviews:
album closes with two of Cindy Walker's masterpieces, You're From Texas from Bob Wills and You Don't Know Me from Eddy Arnold. The album can be ordered for $15 plus 2.50 shipping from Java Jive Records, PO Box 274, Joelton TN 37080. It can also be ordered on line at www.carolynmartinmusic.com
Mike Gross KSEY-FM, Seymour, TX and
www.swinginwest.com
Don't Mean a Thing is from the classic Duke Ellington book. Other great songwriter’s material is also included such as Fred Rose's I'm Satisfied With You, Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz' Rhode Island is Famous for You and Irving Berlin's I'm Puttin' All My Eggs in One Basket. Two more real gems are swinging pop standard Beat Me Daddy 8 to the Bar and Steve and Ed Nelson's Tennessee Local from the late Tennessee Ernie Ford. Carolyn also wrote the bluesyTalk to Me. The
Album: Tennessee Local Artist: Carolyn Martin Label: Java Jive Carolyn Martin is back with another CD and again it looks like it will be another hit CD. On this album entitled Tennessee Local, Carolyn again surrounds herself with many talented musicians who are heard throughout this CD on various cuts. The steel guitarists heard are Hall of Fame member Doug Jernigan as well as Chris Scruggs, Tommy Hannum and Johnny Cox. Rory Hoffman plays both accordion and electric guitar throughout this album. Also playing electric guitar are Jerry Krahn (who also is heard on rhythm guitar and banjo) and John England. Carolyn's husband, Dave Martin is heard on bass and on the drums is heard Tommy Wells. Billy Contreras, Hoot Hester, Aaron Till and Paul Kramer play fiddle and the background vocals are done by Carolyn, Marcia Ramirez, Kat Bowser and Ray Barnette. Nora Jane Struthers also joins her in the background on Nora Jane's wonderful swinging Western tune, Cowgirl Yodel #3. Steel guitarist Chris Scruggs shows his writing talent on Change Your Made Up Mind while Carolyn herself wrote Swing On, a tune with huge hit potential. Carolyn brings back Fascinatin' Rhythm from the song writing team of George and Ira Gershwin. Texas Bluebonnets is reprised from the pen and song library of Laurie Lewis while It
Albums:
1. Can’t Get Enough of Texas - River Road Boys 2. How the Cowboys Swung the West - The
Stardust Cowboys 3. Hot Texas Swing Band - Hot Texas Swing Band 4. This is Tommy Duncan - Volume Two - Billy
Mata & Texas Tradition 5. House of Wills - Will Taylor & Strings Attached 6. I Wrote This - Chuck Cusimano (Cusimusico) 7. Bright Lights & Country Music - Jody Nix 8. Breakin’ Out - Red Hot Rhythm Rustlers 9. The Western Swing Authority- The Western
Swing Authority (Canadian Import) 10. It’s a Good Day - Leon Rausch & Asleep at the Wheel (Bismeaux)
Mike’s Top 10 for September 2012
Songs:
1. There’s a Gold Star in Her Window- Jean Prescott
2. Man in the Moon- Chuck Cusimano (Cusimusico) 3. I’m Just a Plain Old Country Boy - Billy Mata & Texas Tradition 4. Can’t Get Enough of Texas - River Road Boys
(Buzzard Roost) 5. Sierra Swing - Sharyn Lee & the Sundowners 6. How the Cowboys Swung the West - The
Stardust Cowboys 7. High Country - Billy Mata & Texas Tradition 8. Country Connection - Doug Baker 9. Texas Dance Hall - Hot Texas Swing Band 10. Without Your Love - Paul Kelly
that off with Detour. A little
lady with a powerful voice.
Steve sang I Love Beer - a fun
song and, again, the floor was
full. Toby treated us once
again to his accordion
improvisations as he sang Rose
of San Antone.
This four-piece band can
sure entertain. Crazy Arms by
Kristi is always a favorite.
People love it! Fiddler Jerry
Seitz was invited to join the
band - a great addition to his
friends' group.
Jam time was organized by
Patty McConnell. Playing the
drums, she kicked off the jam
with the lively My Heart Skips a
Beat. Every time I hear her play
the drums, I am impressed with
how much she has improved!
Butch Gibson, on bass and
vocals, followed with Blackboard
of My Heart, a favorite Hank
Thompson hit. Larry Broad, on
lead and vocal, sang a request,
He'll Have to Go. Jim Neel
played lead to help back up Toby
on Faded Love. Great job, fellas!
With Jerry Seitz's fiddling and
Jeanne Yearian joining in, what
more could we ask for? They are
a great pair! Jerry's two daughters always enjoy a dance or two
when their father is on stage. Then, he gets his turn to dance later
with the girls. I love to
see that close father/
daughter relationship -
enjoying each other's
company, don't you?
Patty sang I
Overlooked an Orchid,
and couples responded
to her choice by filling
the dance floor. Eddie
Fields gave us a good
chance to hear a new
Hall of Famer on the
drums - great choice!
Thanks, Eddie, for
coming in at a late
hour after a busy
family day. That's
commitment!
October 2012 Northwest Western Swing Music Society News Page 9
SEPTEMBER 9 SHOWCASE
By Lou Bischoff
Here we are, back at the Lynnwood
Eagles after a very busy two months of fun,
taking in other venues of western swing,
jazz, and even some great country music.
We make a genuine effort to support our
musicians as they perform throughout the
area. And we'll remember always the 2012
Western Swing Festival and Hall of Fame in Auburn,
Washington. Great memories we have of a super summer. Now,
back to reporting on the September Showcase.
Kristi Nebel and the
Cowgirls’ Dream gave us
a wonderful showcase of
Bob Wills' western swing
music. Kristi opened with
Wish You Were Here.
Lovely voice. Toby
Hanson and his accordion
gave us a real treat with
Just Because. He is truly
an artist - a master of the
accordion. He followed
with a polka that set the
dance floor afire.
Everybody danced. We
saw Ann Morgan and
Sharon Capps kicking up
their heels. Where were
all the guys? Right or
Wrong was belted out by
Kristi with hubby Steve
on lead guitar and Mike
Friel setting a western
swing beat you couldn't mistake. Then waltz time filled the floor
as usual, as the entire band joined in Waltz Across Texas, so
thoughtfully played out. Steve Nebel is multi-talented. We
heard the song he recently wrote and shared with us, called
Would You Hold My Hand. Kristi
added wonderful harmony. I
looked around for my hubby, so
we could hold hands, but his
hands were wrapped around some
tasty food from the Chef in the
Eagles' kitchen! Next time,
Honey.
Drummer Mike, so quiet and
unassuming, surprised us with
Jambalaya. He sure showed his
stuff on that one. We never know
what's going to happen when we
turn it over to those quiet fellas -
good job, Mike. Kristi topped (Continued on page
It’s Your Newsletter
Contributions of your news
items, letters, pictures and
advertisements to the Western
Swing Music Society News are
needed and encouraged. (Please
enclose a stamped, self-addressed
envelope for return of materials.)
Deadline for consideration is
the 15th of the month, but sooner
is better. Send to or e-mail:
Jeanne Yearian, Editor
21221 174th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058-9740
Phone: 425-432-7888
Email: [email protected]
Lou Bischoff
Also, for those who have access to the Internet, be sure to
check out the 2012 Festival video clips. The NWWSMS website
(www.nwwsms.org) has the links or you can search on
YouTube! Just search for 2012 NorthWest Western Swing
Festival. So far we have uploaded four short videos with more to
come. While you’re visiting the Society’s website, check out the
on-line newsletters . . . in full color! Your newsletter can come
right to your e-mail box. E-mail your request to our editor
([email protected]) - it’s that easy.
Remember all those with illnesses. They need your prayers.
Let's try for more Sunshine than Rain in the coming months!
God bless you all.
With love,
Lou Bischoff
(ps) Do you have any suggestions to improve our showcases?
Please direct them to me. Thank you, Lou
Page 10 Northwest Western Swing Music Society News October 2012
LeRoy King on bass
and vocals sang Secret
Love. Butch added the
harmony. This was
followed by Home In San
Antone, an any-time
favorite. South of the
Border, sung by LeRoy,
closed the show.
Many thanks to all
who took part in
September's showcase.
Much appreciation to
Kristi and her fellas, who
performed in the Bob
Wills tradition. We hope to see them again sometime.
Alice Striegel handled the door prizes tickets. Carl and Vesta
Neue took care of the Split the Pot as Butch and Lou passed the
donation jar. We thank all those who added their contributions.
With your on-going support, the NWWSMS will continue to
function. Thank you for expressing an interest in preserving the
uniquely American music known as Western Swing.
Thanks also to Ed, LeRoy, Butch, and Fred and Jeanne Yearian
for assisting with the sound system. Treasurer, Ramon Selby, was
busy at the table accepting dues. Just a note: Judy Collender had
a 'power failure.' That's why she was unable to play the keyboard
during the jam. We know many looked forward to seeing her
perform.
Sunday, October 14, will see Ken Fullerton and Country Fever
here at the Lynnwood Eagles. Don't miss this. They are a lively,
fun group with fiddlin' Jeanne Yearian. All of those who are
members in good standing, please remember to attend the
NWWSMS Annual Meeting. The Society will conduct it's
business meeting right after the host band performs - 3 pm! Mark
your calendars and plan to attend!
At the October Showcase, there will be a limited number of
DVD sets of the 2012 Induction Ceremony and Inductee Band
available for a $10.00 donation! Check the table or see one of the
Board members if you or someone you know is interested.
Kristi Nebel
and the Cowgirls’ Dream Showcase Band for September
Pictured above, left to right: Mike Friel, Toby Hanson, Kristi Nebel, and Steve Nebel
(SEPTEMBER SHOWCASE, continued from page 9)
